Dadeville - Five defendants in the 2023 mass shooting in Dadeville were sentenced recently after agreeing to plea deals. Willie Brown Jr, Wilson Hill, Travis McCullough, Tyreese McCullough, and Sherman Peters all appeared in court Friday and pleaded guilty to three counts of reckless murder, and 24 counts of assault, for which the defendants received… Continue reading Defendants in 2023 Dadeville mass shooting sentenced
Category: Tallapoosa County
The 50-State US250 our will makes it Alabama stop in Childersburg
Childersburg - The 50-State US250 Tour will bring history and entertainment to Childersburg for its stop in Childersburg in April. A national celebration of our founding and freedom - bringing history to life in all 50 states through events, art, music, and patriotic action. 50 states, 50 weeks, 50,000 miles, 250 million people, 250 years… Continue reading The 50-State US250 our will makes it Alabama stop in Childersburg
Apply by April 10 to serve on Alexander City Board of Education
Alexander City - Alexander City is accepting applications for an open appointment to the Board of Education. To be considered, you must be a resident of Alexander City, a qualified voter, and not a member of the City Council or County Commission. Applicants should be of good character and able to carry out board duties.… Continue reading Apply by April 10 to serve on Alexander City Board of Education
Illegal gambling machines seized in Alexander City
Alexander City - The Alexander City Police Department say that their office, along with the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office and the Dadeville Police Departments, seized 32 illegal gambling machines during a raid this week. After they received multiple complaints of illegal gambling located at a business in the 1400 block of Hillabee Street in Alexander… Continue reading Illegal gambling machines seized in Alexander City
Four arrested in Dadeville drug bust
Dadeville - Four Dadeville residents have been charged in a drug bust, according to the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office, who say that narcotics with a street value of more than $8,000 are now off the streets.. On Friday (3/20), the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, with assistance from the Alexander City SRG team, executed a… Continue reading Four arrested in Dadeville drug bust
Another week, more drug arrests in Tallapoosa County
Tallapoosa County - Six individuals were arrested on Tuesday, March 3rd between the the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and the Alexander City Police Department. Arrested were: Stovall, Willie Sheldon; Stovall, Heather; Greer, Gwendolyn; Black, Eric Barnard; Beavers, Kenyatta Lashawn; And Ponds, Bobby Lee. The charges range from simple Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession… Continue reading Another week, more drug arrests in Tallapoosa County
Five arrested on drug charges in Alexander City
Alexander City - The Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force and the Alexander City Special Response Group executed a search warrant in Alexander City this week. During the search, agents say they seized the following drugs & drug-related paraphernalia: two grams of methamphetamine, two grams of marijuana, two THC vapes, four types of prescription-only pills, digital… Continue reading Five arrested on drug charges in Alexander City
East Central Alabama is under two weather advisories and a warning
Sylacauga - The National Weather Service has issued a trio of weather statements for the following counties: Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Coosa,Tallapoosa, Chambers, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike, and Barbour Counties. A “Cold Weather Advisory” remains in effect from 12:00 midnight tonight to 12:00 Noon on Saturday. For the Cold Weather… Continue reading East Central Alabama is under two weather advisories and a warning
Another snowstorm could be on the way for the Gulf Coast, East Coast
East Central Alabama - AccuWeather meteorologists are pointing to the potential for another winter storm even this coming weekend. The cold that settled in across the South and the East this week will help set the stage for the risk of wintry weather throughout the week, including another potential winter storm this weekend. "Late this… Continue reading Another snowstorm could be on the way for the Gulf Coast, East Coast
$17 million goes to 44 Alabama communities for infrastructure improvements
Montgomery - Governor Kay Ivey has announced the allocation of approximately $17 million in Community Development Block Grants to 44 communities across Alabama, aiming to enhance local infrastructure and services. These grants, which are administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban… Continue reading $17 million goes to 44 Alabama communities for infrastructure improvements
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